Thursday, January 20, 2011

Butter bean is rich in protein . I at least include this once a week in out menu . Today's post is a simple Stir fry recipe made with Butter Bean and Coconut . This is a very famous recipe in south India served along with Rice , Sambar and rasam recipes . Off to Today's post Butter Bean Poriyal ( Stir Fry ) .

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Method :

Soak the Butter Bean in water overnight .( The Canned Butter Bean Can also be used that is precooked . The canned Butter bean is available in the grocery store )

In a kadai, heat oil.Add the mustard seeds and allow it to splutter.Add urad dal and stir for a minute. Now add the onions and cook till it becomes soft.Add the Soaked Butter Bean and Add the Curry powder or Red chilli powder , turmeric powder and salt and stir for few seconds till raw smell goes away.

Add some water and bring the contents to boil. Cook till the butter Bean become soft . ( If using Canned Bean no need to add water .)

After it is cooked soft add the grated coconut and give a nice stir .

Cook till the butter bean becomes dry . Serve hot .

Delicious Butter Bean Poriyal ( Stir Fry ) is ready to serve .

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